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For more than 100 years the Society of Professional Journalists has been dedicated to encouraging a climate in which journalism can be practiced more freely and fully, stimulating high standards and ethical behavior in the practice of journalism and perpetuating a free press.

About the Foundation

Since its founding in 1961, the Sigma Delta Chi Foundation has promoted excellence and ethics in journalism. The SDX Foundation is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) organization that supports the educational programs of the Society of Professional Journalists and serves the professional needs of journalists and students pursuing careers in journalism.

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Image of original document of the first Geneva Convention from 1864 courtesy Kevin Quinn, Ohio, US; licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution license

There are four Geneva Conventions, signed August 12, 1949, and
the two additional Protocols of June 8, 1977. These treaties are all fully indexed
on this site.

In addition, there are many other international treaties which
govern the conduct of war or establish human rights standards (see more
treaties) which are not indexed here.

Convention I
For the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and
Sick in Armed Forces in the Field. Sets forth the protections for members
of the armed forces who become wounded or sick.
Full text

Convention II
For the Amelioration of the Condition of Wounded, Sick and
Shipwrecked Members of Armed Forces at Sea. Extends protections to wounded,
sick and shipwrecked members of naval forces.
Full text

Convention IV
Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of
War, Geneva. Deals with the protection of the civilian population in times
of war. Full text

Protocol I
Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949,
and relating to the Protection of Victims of International Armed Conflicts.
Extends protections to victims of wars against racist regimes and wars of
self determination. Full text

Protocol II
Additional to the Geneva Conventions of 12 August 1949,
and relating to the Proection of Victims of Non-International Armed Conflicts.
Extends protections to victims of internal conflicts in which an armed opposition
controls enough territory to enable them to carry out sustained military operations. Full text

More Treaties
A number of other treaties have been signed, covering such issues
as human rights, the use of particular weapons, and genocide. They include: